Waimumu Southern Field Days 16 February 2024

As part of the students’ introduction to the Agribusiness sector, they will be visiting the Waimumu Southern Field Days site, and the aim is to look at careers and opportunities available within the Primary Industry, with an advisory, consultant and analytical space.

As part of the Southern Field Days 2024, students will be participating in the Food & Fibre Discovery Challenge brought to you by NZ Young Farmers and Beef + Lamb New Zealand. Participants will go around the different sites involved in the scavenger hunt, identifying different career pathways and opportunities, answering questions as they go and discovering new knowledge. Route information will be given to them prior to the day so that they can sort where they are starting from, with the end point the Beef + Lamb New Zealand.

Details:

Date: Friday 16th February 2024

Time: Need to have signed into the FMG site by 9:30am

Transport: Students to travel with parents in private vehicles and 8 students by school van

Cost: Entry is free if students have school ID with them. Otherwise it is $20.

Clothing/Food: Students will need to have appropriate clothing and footwear suitable to cope with the weather conditions and an outdoor large venue. They will need to supply their own food, snacks and water, and have their own medical requirements.

A staff member will be present at this field day, however it is the responsibility of the parents/caregivers to ensure suitable supervision throughout the day. If parents/caregivers are not attending, permission must be given for a teacher to take your child and be responsible for them.

This event contains risks, including being busy tracks/paths, tent pegs, lots of people, and many vehicles and large machinery.  This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan.  This includes careful planning around what students are expected to do while there, giving the students site maps in advance, wearing appropriate footwear and staying with parents/caregivers.  While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated.  Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value.  If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Miss Kate Gilchrist 03 2116030 or [email protected]

It is important for safety reasons that students follow instructions given to them by all staff and follow all appropriate school rules. Behaviour by students that is deemed dangerous and puts themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in parents being contacted and asking you to take your child home.

RISKS Disclosure

Weekly sports contains risks, including common injuries like strains, sprains, bruises and dislocations. These events are managed by the appropriate sporting body in conjunction with school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes careful consideration of the risks, all risks will be outlined to the students. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value. If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Ashleigh Rabel 03 211 6030 or [email protected].

It is important for safety reasons that students follow instructions given to them by all staff and follow all appropriate school rules. Behaviour by students that is deemed dangerous and puts themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in your child facing disciplinary actions on their return or sent home at the cost of the Whanau/parents or caregivers.

RISKS Disclosure

This event contains risks, including possible injuries. This event is managed by school staff or other organisations who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s/organisation’s safety management plan. This includes careful consideration of all procedures while carrrying out the activites. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value.

If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions please phone 03 211 6030.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

I understand that sports, trips, and extra-curricular activities are opportunities for me to learn, practice skills, and gain attitudes and values in an environment outside of the school.  I realise that this requires me to take on genuine responsibility for my own enjoyment and safety and that of others.

I agree to do the following to make this happen:

  • Show courtesy and consideration to others.
  • Follow the rules and instructions of staff and other supervisors at the events.
  • Look after myself and my personal belongings.
  • Declare medical conditions that could affect participation in the events.
  • Accept the rules set by the school for the events.
  • Take part in all activities within ‘challenge-by-choice’ options

I understand that my parents / caregivers will be contacted and I may be sent home at their expense if:

  • My actions are considered unacceptable by staff / supervisors of these events.
  • I breach the behaviour / discipline standards of the school.
  • My actions put me or others in any danger.

Book a Tour of Enwood House

Come and see all that Southland Girls’ High School offers boarders with a tour of Enwood House that allows you to see our facilities in action, while meeting the staff and the students.

To book in for a tour of the boarding house, please email Jenni Dennis, [email protected] or telephone 03 211 6030.

Book a School Tour

Come and see all that Southland Girls’ High School offers students with a school tour that allows you to see our facilities in action, while meeting the staff and the students.

Student tour guides will answer questions and offer a student’s perspective, before meeting with a senior member of staff to discuss your child’s enrolment.

To book in for a tour of the school, please email Nicola Macpherson on  [email protected] or telephone 03 211 6030.

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